The Wesleyan University Orchestra performs music from all periods of music history, featuring classical repertoire alongside film score arrangements, contemporary works, and student compositions.

Rehearsals will combine intensive concert preparation with occasional readings of works not scheduled for performance. Open to all members of the Wesleyan community, this course may be taken for credit or noncredit. It may be repeated two times for a grade and up to four times for credit. Additional semesters will be recorded as Audit.

Major Readings: (If discrepancies exist between major readings in Wesmaps and the results generated by the Text Book Information link, defer to the readings posted in Broad Street Books.)Text Book InformationTBA

Examination and Assignments: Concerts each semester. Mandatory attendance at all concerts and rehearsals.

Additional Requirements and/or Comments: The WESLEYAN UNIVERSITY ORCHESTRA will hold INFORMAL (nevertheless, REQUIRED) AUDITIONS (play what you like!) for all orchestral instruments, EXCEPT harp and percussion, on MONDAY, SEPTEMBER 2ND, 2013 or by appointment. Highlights of the 2013-2014 season will include Mozart's Overture to Don Giovanni, Tchaikovsky's Symphony No. 4, readings of student compositions, choral collaborations, and community outreach opportunities. To sign up for an audition time follow the link: http://doodle.com/ighz94ztzcrpdv9x. For more information contact the instructor.

This course may be repeated. Undergraduates may take this course up to two times for a letter grade and up to four times for credit towards graduation. Additional semesters will be recorded as Audit.